Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh said at the opening that ITE Ho Chi Minh City not only aims to boost cooperation and step up tourism development in the four countries, but also creates a chance for tourist companies to seek partners from key and potential markets in the region.

Within the framework of the event, there will be a conference designed to promote foreign investment in tourism in the four countries and the ASEAN region as well.